List of Olympic medalists in athletics (women)

This is the complete list of women's Olympic medalists in athletics.

Note: * Indicates athletes who ran in preliminary rounds and also received medals.

Note: * Indicates athletes who ran in preliminary rounds and also received medals.

In the year 2000 and henceforth, the distance was doubled to 20 kilometers.

The heptathlon consists of the 200 meter and 800 meter runs, the 100 meter hurdles, the shot put, the javelin throw, the high jump, and the long jump in track and field: three track events and four field events.